River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

🎃 19th Annual Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

November 27th 9 AM Start Time!

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Type: Pumpkin Pie 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Scenic Walk
• Tradition: The Lehigh Valley's biggest Thanksgiving Day Run tradition is back for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025!
• Support: This run supports the work of the Nazareth Branch of River Crossing YMCA.
• Community Impact: Your participation, support, and donations help promote Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility throughout our region.

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: Thanksgiving morning- November 27th.
• Encouragement: Bring your family, team, friends, and acquaintances out for a great morning run to burn the calories (and the stress) before the big meal.
• Cheer Sections: Volunteers and sponsors needed!
• Record Participation: We hit an all-time record number of participants (and race time!) in 2024!

👕 Shirt/Number Pick Up

• Wednesday, November 26: 3-6:30 PM at Nazareth YMCA.
• Thursday (Race Day): 7:00-8:30 AM (AT the Race).
• Shirt Guarantee: Shirts to those registered before November 1 at 4:59 PM.
• In-Person Pick Up: Shirts must be picked up in person at one of our Pick Up Times.

📆 Important Dates

• June 5: International Running Day- Special Early Registration opens online.
• June 6: Early Registration opens online.
• September 3: Regular Registration begins.
• November 21: Last minute registration.
• November 27: Race Day 9-11 AM (Day of Registration available).

💵 Registration Information

• Non-Refundable: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• $30: Early Registration (Until September 1).
• $37.50: Regular Registration (September 2-November 19).
• $50: Day of Registration (November 27).
• Kids Pricing: $25 for kids 9 or under on race day (Kids in strollers do not need to register, only those running/walking the course).

🐾 Race Logistics

• Starting Groups: We will be doing starting groups by pace in order to keep distancing.
• Stroller Policy: All dogs and strollers will be in the last run group immediately preceding the walking group.

🌐 Additional Information

Please contact rknepp@ymcarivercrossing.org with any questions.

For more details, visit the official race page: River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K.